Defy Film Festival
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR OUR2026 FESTIVAL SUBMIT YOUR FILM MARK YOUR CALENDARS:AUGUST 21-22, 2026 “Attending the Defy Film Festival was a fantastic experience. The organization, the venue, and the atmosphere were great. The audience and filmmakers are so approachable and the Q&As are handled very professionally, which is why you stick around after every screening. I can only recommend it!” - Fabrice Chan, FILMMAKER “My favourite thing was the palpable enthusiasm for film at every turn, from the organizers to the volunteers to the audience. There was a spirit of adventure and also of joy.” - Kirsten Johnson, FILMMAKER “Defy Film Festival is an annual high point for cinephiles in this movie-loving city, and filmmakers from around the globe know the festival’s reputation as an outlet for bold, unique cinema.” - Nashville Scene Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you! tHANK YOU TO OUR 2025 sponsors: Special thank you to Felix Eckhardt and Mary White for their generous donations to THE 2025 FESTIVAL.
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